Geography Vocabulary

3. Describes areas that are in the countryside often used for farming.
4. Imaginary lines that run east to west on a map or globe and measure distance north or south of the Equator.
7. number of people living in a certain area.
8. movement of people from one place to another, often for work, safety, or better living conditions.
11. map that shows human-made boundaries such as countries, states, and cities.
12. natural feature of the Earth’s surface, such as a mountain, valley, plateau, or plain.
13. residential area near or around a city that often has less traffic and lower population.

1. How people adapt to, modify, or depend on their environment.
2. map that shows natural features like mountains, rivers, and lakes.
5. city where the government of a country or state is located.
6. average weather conditions in an area over a long period of time.
9. area with common features, such as climate, language, or landforms, that make it different from other areas.
10. Materials found in nature that people use to meet their needs.
12. Imaginary lines that run north to south and measure distance east or west of the Prime Meridian.
14. Describes an area that is part of a city or has a high population.